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Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan
Stay 2 nights for the boat trips and the beach boardwalk; boat departures are seasonal, so check dates before you book.
Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan is a village of about 480 people on Quebec's North Shore, 172 km east of Sept-Îles by Route 138 and 47 km west of Havre-Saint-Pierre. It is the western gateway to the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, with a long sand beach, a wooden boardwalk and boat access to Île aux Perroquets. Two nights covers the boat trips and the walks; one night is enough if you only pass through on the way to Havre-Saint-Pierre.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, ice; check which services stay open)
- Airports
- YZV · YHR
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
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- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are cold water, weather that turns fast on the gulf, and long empty stretches of Route 138.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYZV Sept-Îles airport (About 172 km (107 mi) west by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region.YZV Sept-Îles airport (About 107 mi (172 km) west by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region.
- Getting aroundYou need a car: Route 138 is the only road and services are spread along it.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or snack at a caféC$4–9 (≈ US$3–7) (2026 estimate, check)
- Budget bedCampground site, a night, per roomC$35 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedCampground site, a night, per roomC$45 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedCampground site, a night, per roomC$60 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$300 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YZV Sept-Îles airport (About 172 km (107 mi) west by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region. Check flights and car rental.) · YHR Havre-Saint-Pierre airport (About 47 km (29 mi) east; code and service not confirmed — check before booking.)YZV Sept-Îles airport (About 107 mi (172 km) west by Route 138; the usual arrival point for the region. Check flights and car rental.) · YHR Havre-Saint-Pierre airport (About 29 mi (47 km) east; code and service not confirmed — check before booking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Mar
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
12 rd
Feb
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
10 rd
Mar
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
11 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car: Route 138 is the only road and services are spread along it. The village core is walkable, with the wooden boardwalk along the beach. Boat trips to the archipelago and Île aux Perroquets leave from the wharf area; Intercar runs a bus route several days a week between Sept-Îles and Havre-Saint-Pierre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
goDoor to door: Half to full day
Boat from the wharf area; check departure points and times
The reason to come: monolith islands and seabird colonies. Book ahead.
Île aux Perroquets
goDoor to door: Half day
Boat excursion from the Mingan area, about 5 km (3.1 mi) westBoat excursion from the Mingan area, about 3.1 mi (5 km) west
Lighthouse station; access is limited, so reserve.
Havre-Saint-Pierre
goDoor to door: 47 km; travel time check
Route 138 east, 47 km (29 mi)Route 138 east, 29 mi (47 km)
Bigger town for services, fuel and more boat options.
Anticosti
overnightDoor to door: Full day or more
Ferry connections from the North Shore; check the schedule
Not a day trip; plan a separate stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chemin du Roi (Route 138) strip
Motels, supermarket and the café cluster; walkable to the beach.
Rue de la Mer / Bord de la Mer
Closest to the boardwalk, the wharf and the campgrounds.
Île aux Perroquets (special stay only)
Auberge de l'Île aux Perroquets is the only bed on the island; reached by water taxi, limited access, book ahead as a pre-arranged stay — not a general lodging area.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–150 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- Mid
- C$150–260 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- High
- C$260 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 2 nights × C$160 | C$320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$170 | C$680 |
| Mingan Archipelago boat excursion2 × C$110 · 2026 estimate, check | C$220 |
| Île aux Perroquets excursion2 × C$95 · 2026 estimate, check | C$190 |
| Fuel, 200 km of local driving1 × C$30 · 2026 estimate, check | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$144 |
| Trip total≈ C$396 per person per day, bed included | C$1,584≈ US$1,200 |
2026 estimate, check
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars, to check; long-distance travel to the region excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or snack at a café | C$4–9 (≈ US$3–7) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Casual meal (café du port or canteen) | C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Ice cream at the dairy bar | C$4–8 (≈ US$3–6) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Supermarket groceries, one day for two | C$35–60 (≈ US$30–45) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Boat excursion to the archipelago | C$70–160 (≈ US$55–120) (2026 estimate, check) |
| Campground site, per night | C$35–60 (≈ US$30–45) (2026 estimate, check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Book Mingan Archipelago and Île aux Perroquets boat trips ahead in Jul–Aug; island access is limited.
- Fuel and grocery options thin out east of the village: fill up when you can.
- Cell and wireless coverage is patchy on Route 138 outside villages.
- Black flies and mosquitoes are heavy in Jun–Jul; bring repellent.
- Distances are long: Sept-Îles is 172 km (107 mi), Montréal about 1,068 km (664 mi).Distances are long: Sept-Îles is 107 mi (172 km), Montréal about 664 mi (1,068 km).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate general is in Montréal and most embassies are in Ottawa. For urgent consular help, contact your embassy in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sept-Îles → Havre-Saint-Pierre, Intercar bus: about 2 h 45 min; check days and fare
- Village → Havre-Saint-Pierre by car: 47 km (29 mi), about 45 min29 mi (47 km), about 45 min
- Boat excursion to the archipelago: C$70–160 (≈ US$55–120) per person (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Je voudrais un billet pour le bateau — I would like a ticket for the boat (zhuh voo-DREH un bee-YEH poor luh ba-TOH)
- Où est le quai ? — Where is the wharf? (oo eh luh KAY)
- Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-LAY voo ahn-GLEH)
French is the main language; a few words go a long way.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, ice; check which services stay open) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares